Thyra Leijman-Uppström was born on March 4, 1878 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden as Tyra Vilhelmina Leijman. She was an actress, known for Skepparkärlek (1931), Anderssonskans Kalle (1934) and Thomas Graals bästa film (1917). She was married to Uppström, Erik. She died on October 28, 1951 in Täby, Stockholms län.